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Louisiana Military Museum Director Ernie Stevens creates dog tags for Zoe Holetz (right) as her sister Ashley looks on as the two visit the museum for Memorial Day in 2010. Some museums under the Louisiana Secretary of State’s Office, such as the military museum, could be closed if the proposed state budget is approved.

Several of Louisiana’s museums could close if proposed state budget cuts are approved.

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The Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central Louisiana is preparing to celebrate a milestone in 2017: 20 years of service.

In 1997, a group of concerned citizens shared a common cause and commitment to provide local youth with supervised structured activities that would increase the likelihood of them becoming positive productive members of society.

The Union Parish Chamber of Commerce has taken a bold new step — hiring an executive director. Jerry W. Taylor is the person chosen for the job as president and chief executive officer, a position created by the board of directors in November.